William Mason's piano music evolved through three discernible phases, moving from the grand virtuoso style influenced by Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg to a more modest style reminiscent of Chopin, and finally to a complex idiom resembling Brahms, Schumann, and Fauré.
Composer Biography
After a year of touring, William Mason decided the life of a touring virtuoso was "intellectually and musically unfruitful" and settled in New York City to perform, teach, and compose.
Performer Biography
Pianist Kenneth Boulton specializes in American music, and his debut recordings of Elie Siegmeister's solo piano works received international critical acclaim.
Composer Biography
William Mason co-founded the Mason-Thomas Quartette with violinist Theodore Thomas, which presented many world and U.S. premières over thirteen years, including Brahms' Trio in B Major, Opus 8.
Composer Biography
William Mason, the composer, came from a distinguished New England family, including his father Lowell Mason, a famous figure in public music education, and his brother Henry Mason, co-founder of the Mason & Hamlin Company.
Composer Biography
William Mason undertook five years of rigorous European training, studying piano with legendary pianists like Ignaz Moscheles, Alexander Dreyschock, and Franz Liszt.
Composer Biography
William Mason's parents initially did not strongly encourage his musical talent, as his father wished for him to pursue a career in the clergy.
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